If the old padding on the chair seat is in good shape, it can be reused; if it's damaged, replace it with new padding. You may be able to fluff and smooth old cotton padding; if it's badly flattened, add a layer of foam padding to build the seat cushion up to 3/4 to 1 ...
Leather chairs are elegant, comfortable and expensive. When the leather upholstery gets cracked, dry and brittle, however, don't toss your chair to the curb. Instead, remove the old covering and reupholster the chair with a new one to preserve it. After all, the frames for most leather cha...
Car chair pillows are a great way to increase the comfort of car seats during long-distance trips or regular trips. When choosing the best model before buying, please consider your specific needs and your budget and aesthetic requirements. Some car seat chair support cushion ergonomically support ...
So, I set out to learn how to recover a chair seat cushion. And I’m here to tell you that with the right tools and supplies, it’s SO easy! The first chair cushion I recovered took about an hour because I was just figuring out how to do it. But once I got the hang of it,...
1. Chair Size and Space Being heavy in size, massage chairs take up a lot of space. So, check out the instructional manual or product description for its dimensions to understand how much space you have to allocate. As some massage chairs have reclining feature, you should make sure it ...
This expert article by Don Vandervort, author of Making Your Home Child Safe (Sunset), will teach you how to keep your small kids safe both inside and outside your home.
Stain the leg to match the other chair legs. This is also a good time to stain or paint the entire chair so that the repair to the leg and the added braces are well hidden. Do this for each leg that isn't level with the rest of the legs. ...
Painting Metal Chairs – How to Prepare the Surface I knew the moment I decided I wanted to make this chair over that I was going to paint the frame. It was scratched and discolored beyond repair. So, before painting, I “scuffed” the frame with my oscillating tool so the paint would...
If, after reading, you've determined your gear is unsafe, unusable or unsanitary for others to recreate with, we've included ideas on how to recycle, upcycle, downcycle or (as a last resort) dispose of your gear. Donate, Resell or Repair Your Gear if Possible...
I used these same covers with the old slipcovers I had on this sofa/chair. I have washed them many times and the ribbons and uneven edges don’t matter one bit. I first had to figure out how much quilt fabric I would need to cover each cushion. I laid the quilt fabric over the ...